Tag Archives: VBA

Solving polynomials – update

Posted on 14/08/2014 by dougaj4

The polynomial spreadsheet (details here) provides functions to solve polynomial equations of any order; using an “exact” method for up to quartic, and an iterative procedure for higher orders.  The input for the functions requires the equation coefficients to be … Continue reading →

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Faster Biaxial Bending

Posted on 10/08/2014 by dougaj4

The spreadsheet to calculate ultimate moment capacity of a reinforced or prestressed concrete section under combined axial load and biaxial bending, last presented here, has been updated to use the QuadBrent solver, rather than the Excel Goal Seek function, for … Continue reading →

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Alglib/Python spline functions update

Posted on 02/08/2014 by dougaj4

The Excel Spline-Matrix spreadsheet has now been updated with several new spline interpolation functions.  See Alglib/Python linear and non-linear fitting functions for links to download and install the necessary Excel-Python and Alglib files.  Also required is Python version 2.7 or 2.6. The … Continue reading →

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Alglib/Python spline functions

Posted on 25/07/2014 by dougaj4

Continuing from the previous post, the new xl_Spline-Matrix.zip spreadsheet includes functions for 1D and 2D linear and cubic splines. The basic 1D spline allows  for output of linear splines, or 5 different types of cubic spline, as listed above. Output may … Continue reading →

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Alglib/Python linear and non-linear fitting functions

Posted on 23/07/2014 by dougaj4

I have updated the Alglib spline-matrix spreadsheet to use the latest Alglib release, using the Python version, in conjunction with the Excel-Python add-in. To use the spreadsheet requires: Python ver 2.7 (or 2.6) Excel-Python Alglib with Python interface In addition … Continue reading →

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